Force MD's never got respect in their day, but time has revealed their blending of doo-wop
harmony and street vibe to be a trailblazing force that has been emulated by dozens of
acts that followed in their wake. The Staten Island natives appeared on the scene
with 1984's "Tears," a sensitive ballad that was one of Tommy Boy's first
r&b hits. They performed "Itchin' For A Scratch" for the Beat
Street soundtrack, providing evidence of their comfort with the emerging rap
genre. Another hip-hop movie, Krush Groove, gave them their biggest
crossover success. "Tender Love" paired them with Jimmy Jam and Terry
Lewis and soared the charts, as did "Here I Go Again." "Love Is A
House" was their first #1 single, another Jam and Lewis production.

They seemed primed to be one of the top new jack swing acts, but infighting
prevented them from taking advantage of a style that was suited for their strengths.
Several members died in the early 90s. Wu-Tang Clan hooked them up with a record
deal that resulted in The Reunion.

Force MD's Deepest Grooves

Love Letters (Tommy Boy, 1984)

Chillin' (Tommy Boy, 1986)

Touch and Go (Tommy Boy, 1987)

Step to Me (Tommy Boy, 1990)

For
Lovers and Others: Greatest Hits (Tommy Boy, 1992)
Compiles "Tender Love" and "Love Is A House" along with the ones you
forgot about: "Forgive Me Girl," "Couldn't Care Less" and "One
Plus One" among them.